What is Co-witness? Red Dot Optic Slide Cuts

Published on May 20, 2022
Duration: 18:54

This guide details the process of getting a Glock slide cut for a red dot optic and setting up for co-witnessing. It covers sending the slide for machining, choosing appropriate suppressor-height sights, and options for no co-witness or optic cover plates. The information is presented by Lenny Magill, Founder/CEO of GlockStore, highlighting their extensive experience with over 3,000 custom cuts.

Quick Summary

GlockStore offers a slide cut service to mount red dot optics on your pistol. For co-witnessing, you'll need suppressor-height sights, as standard sights are too low. Alternatively, a 'no co-witness' setup removes the rear sight dovetail for a cleaner view. Proper packaging is crucial when shipping slides for modification.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Slide Cut Program
  2. 01:53Defining Co-witness
  3. 03:45Suppressor-Height Sights
  4. 05:35No Co-witness Option
  5. 08:10Optic Cover Plates (Speed Plates)
  6. 11:00Red Dot Shooting Technique
  7. 14:30Summary and Shipping Advice

Frequently Asked Questions

What is co-witnessing with a red dot optic?

Co-witnessing means aligning your red dot sight with your iron sights so both are visible through the optic's window. This requires taller, suppressor-height sights as standard sights are usually too low.

How do I get a red dot optic mounted on my Glock slide?

You can send your Glock slide to a service like GlockStore for their slide cut program, which machines the slide to accept specific optic footprints from brands like Trijicon, Holosun, and Vortex.

What kind of sights do I need for co-witnessing with a red dot?

You need suppressor-height iron sights. These are taller than standard sights and are specifically designed to be visible through the red dot optic's window when properly aligned.

What is the 'no co-witness' option for red dot optics?

The 'no co-witness' setup involves removing the rear sight dovetail from the slide. This allows the red dot optic to be mounted further back, providing a cleaner field of view without iron sight interference.

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